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Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology (4th Ed.)
Author: Porteous Andrew
Language: EnglishKeywords
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Publication date: 12-2008
832 p. · 15.2x22.9 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 12-2008
824 p. · 16x23.6 cm · Hardback
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Dictionary of ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY FOURTH EDITION
This superb and highly-acclaimed dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology, associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. The fourth edition represents a major update with 30% new material, additional illustrations and a greatly expanded list of relevant web resources.
Reviews of previous editions:
This is a veritable Whitakers? Almanac of useful information on all aspects of science and the natural environment, and its author needs little introduction. It is as useful for dipping into ? being crammed with fascinating facts ? as it is for checking definitions. Essential for layman and specialist alike.
?Porteous? book will contribute to better understanding and protection of the world?s environment?
This dictionary is highly recommended as a valuable reference for both students and professionals working in environmental science and technology.
?a formidable rival of many much more expensive and heavier volumes. Porteous succeeds to precisely describe the chosen terms without compromise to readability. Cross-references nicely bring together additional or related information. The reader is often captured by the well-written text and is kept reading far beyond the sought-after term.
Environmental Geology
Dictionary of Environmental Science and Technology, Fourth Edition will be an indispensable reference for all students and professionals concerned with world?s environment.
Preface to Fourth Edition ix
Preface to Third Edition xi
Preface to Second Edition xiii
Preface xv
Introduction xvii
Acknowledgements xix
Abbreviations xxiii
The Dictionary 1
Appendix I Pollution and the environment-organizations 779
Appendix II The Periodic Table 791
Table of Chemical Elements 792
Appendix III Table of prefixes for SI units 795
Appendix IV Conversion table for SI and British units 796
Andrew Porteous, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Engineering The Open University, UK
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